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Shirley Algiere Byerly earned an associate's degree in applied science in early childhood education from Davidson-Davie Community College. She lives with her husband in Thomasville.

Shirley is the president of God's Will Inc., a Christian nonprofit. She previously worked as an assistant teacher at Thomasville City Schools.

Shirley Algiere Byerly of Thomasville is a candidate for Davidson County commissioner.

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Shirley's campaign for county commissioner is her first run for public office.

As of January 2, 2026, Shirley Algiere Byerly did not have a website or any information online.

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Shirley Algiere Byerly

Shirley Algiere Byerly's campaign for county commissioner is her first run for public office.

Shirely Algiere Byerley lives with her husband in Thomasville.

As of January 2, 2026, Shirley Algiere Byerly’s website did not contain information on this issue.

- County Commissioners create and pass laws at the county-level. These laws show up in very tangible ways, such as determining how much you pay property and sales tax rates, public transportation, and maintaining infrastructure.
- County Commissioners are responsible for preparing and passing the county budget. The budget determines how much funding goes to various public services, such as public transportation, law enforcement, repairing roads, and maintaining infrastructure.
- County Commissioners oversee the administrative duties of your county’s government to ensure the safety, comfort, and well-being of county residents.
- County Commissioners can create, change, or abolish offices, positions, departments that are not required by law. 
- County Commissioners are elected to 4-year terms, with no term limits. Typically, you only vote for the County Commissioner that represents your county commission district.